Doosan Partners with Iris Automation and Drone America for commercial BVLOS flight. Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) has announced a partnership with Iris Automation and Drone America. The companies will collaborate to integrate technologies and share operational resources to test and evaluate aircraft platforms and infrastructure to support commercial BVLOS … [Read more...] about Doosan Partners with Iris Automation and Drone America for BVLOS Flight: Long-Endurance Aircraft, Real-Time Obstacle Avoidance
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ARISE: Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems Wins Google Impact Challenge
The drone industry can be a major economic contributor to communities - but developing the right workforce for the jobs available is always a huge challenge for new technology sectors, and finding skilled resources has become a major problem for drone companies. The Nevada Insititute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS) has now been recognized for their successful efforts to bridge … [Read more...] about ARISE: Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems Wins Google Impact Challenge
Another Tool for Fighting Fires: Autonomous Air Tankers
Firefighters may soon get another tool in the drone arsenal, as Thrush Aircraft and Drone America from an alliance to begin development of the world's first autonomous air tanker. The Best of Planes and Drones Thrush Aircraft manufactures small manned planes; Drone America designs and manufactures commercial drones. "The new tanker is expected to blend Thrush’s large … [Read more...] about Another Tool for Fighting Fires: Autonomous Air Tankers
Nevada May Be Leading the Way for BVLOS flights
Experiments in cloud seeding, the highly scientific method for modifying precipitation, are leading the way in drone flights that can fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS ). In Nevada a research team has recorded the longest unmanned, cross-country flight in Nevada history. Flown at Hawthorne Industrial Airport under Nevada UAS Test Sites Certificate of Authorization (COA) … [Read more...] about Nevada May Be Leading the Way for BVLOS flights
